Concrete Resurfacing & Overlays in Amarillo TX - a fresh surface on a sound slab
Pitted, flaking or tired concrete gets a new concrete surface, laid over a slab we've checked and repaired first.
Can a worn concrete slab be resurfaced instead of replaced?
Concrete resurfacing and overlays in Amarillo, TX put a thin, cement-based mortar over worn, old or spalled concrete, where the top has flaked or chipped away, and give the slab you already have a new concrete look, indoors or out. It works best on a slab that has stopped moving.
Most calls I get about this are for a patio, garage floor or walk that's pitted, flaking or just tired, on a slab that's otherwise in decent shape. The price depends on the size of the slab and how much repair and prep it needs before anything new goes on. The schedule depends on the forecast and on how long the repairs and the new surface need to cure, and the estimate gives you a written price for your floor. If your concrete is only dull and dusty, sealing it may be all it needs, and I'll tell you so. We're fully licensed and insured, with satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
What happens after you call about resurfacing in Amarillo?
Call and describe your floor
Calls to (806) 457-5783 come to me, and I'll ask a few questions about the slab and how you use it, since a patio and a shop floor wear very differently.
I look the slab over
I come out myself to look over the slab, check it for moisture and talk through whether resurfacing or something simpler suits it, and then you get a written price. If you're not sure the job needs a permit, ask me, and I'll check with the city's building office, the Department of Building Safety in Amarillo, and tell you what I learn before we start.
We prep, repair and resurface
On the job we finish the prep before any new surface goes down, and I'm on the floor with our crew while the work gets done. Because this work depends on the weather, the date can shift if the forecast turns.
We walk the floor together
When we're done, I walk the finished floor with you. I'll also tell you how long to keep people and cars off it for the product we used.
How we handle concrete resurfacing and overlays, and the work around it
I start by reading the old cracks, because a new surface can't hold together over a slab that's still moving, and the cracks tell you whether it is. We fix the deep cracks and dips well before resurfacing day so the repairs have time to cure. One maker's guide says anything deeper than ¼ inch should be repaired at least three days ahead. Then we clean the surface down to sound concrete, free of oil, dust and anything else that would keep the new layer from sticking. One maker prefers mechanical methods such as shotblasting, which scours the top with fine steel shot, and advises against acid etching. After that the resurfacer goes on. One maker's guide says the slab's joints, the cut lines that let concrete move, stay open rather than covered or filled. Another maker calls for keeping the fresh surface moist right after finishing and sheltered from sun, wind, rain and frost while it cures.
Sometimes a slab needs something other than a resurfacer. A floor that dips or slopes may call for self-leveling concrete and overlays, which pour out flat before a finish goes on. A pool surround needs its own approach through pool deck coatings and resurfacing, because wet, barefoot traffic asks different things of the surface. If you already have an overlay that's cracking or coming loose, one supplier's guide says small loose or cracked spots can often be patched when the overlay around them is still well bonded. Widespread loosening, or a base that still moves, usually means a patch fails again, so removing the overlay costs more upfront but holds up better.
Get a written resurfacing price for your slab
We reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out, and the on-site estimate is free with no pressure to book. You'll get a written price and my read on whether resurfacing suits your slab. If you'd rather email, write to service@amarilloepoxyflooringandconcretepolishing.com.
Concrete resurfacing questions from Amarillo
Will my old cracks come back after concrete resurfacing?
They can if the slab underneath is still moving, because existing cracks tend to come back through a resurfacer when the base shifts. That's why the slab's stability is the first thing to weigh, ahead of color or texture. If your slab looks like it's still on the move, I'll tell you at the estimate rather than put a new surface over it.
How soon can I walk or drive on resurfaced concrete?
Usually within hours for walking and within a day for driving, depending on the product. One maker's resurfacer takes foot traffic in as little as 2 to 3 hours and cars in 4 to 8 hours. Another allows light foot traffic in 4 to 6 hours and wheels in 12. I'll tell you which one we're using and how long to stay off it.
How do I plan concrete resurfacing around Amarillo weather?
Plan for a calm, mild stretch of days, because one maker's guide says to apply its resurfacer out of direct sunlight, with temperatures at 50°F or above for 48 hours. The fresh surface also needs at least 4 hours of shelter from rain, so we pick the date by the forecast and move it if the weather turns.
How long does a concrete resurfacing project take in Texas?
A Texas concrete resurfacing quote site says most residential resurfacing projects in the state are finished in 2 to 3 days. Your own timeline also depends on crack repairs, which need time to cure before resurfacing day, and on getting good weather, so ask about both when I come out.
How much does concrete resurfacing cost in Amarillo?
You'll get a written price for your slab after I look it over, since the cost comes from the floor itself rather than a set rate. A bare, sound slab that only needs cleaning costs less than one with deep cracks, low spots or an old coating to remove, because that prep and repair is where much of the work is.
Can you resurface painted or sealed concrete?
Not as it is, because one maker's resurfacer goes on clean concrete, not on paint or sealer, so the old coating has to come off first. Mention any paint or sealer when you ask for an estimate, and we'll include stripping it off in the price.
Other concrete work that often goes with resurfacing
Self-Leveling Concrete & Overlays
When a floor dips, slopes or rolls underfoot, a self-leveling pour can bring it flat first, so the new surface doesn't follow the old low spots.
Pool Deck Coatings & Resurfacing
A pool deck sees sun, splashed water and bare feet, so its coating or resurfacing calls for choices a garage or patio slab never has to make.
Send photos of the slab you want resurfaced
Call (806) 457-5783 or use the form to send photos of the slab, its cracks and any paint or sealer on it, so I arrive in Amarillo, Canyon or the cities around them already knowing what to look for.